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Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead. The Disturbing Case Of: The Whitehead Twins Truly Criminal 489K subscribers Subscribe 6.4K Share 363K views 1 year ago In today's episode we are looking at the shocking case of the Whitehead. Court records show the trial slated for 9 a.m. Jan. 8, 2014 and Rockdale County Chief Superior Court Judge David Irwin will hear the case. I cant see it, she said. Season 29 Overview. Jasmiyah admitted to an official version of the crime that her sister originally confessed to last month. 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After a physical fight with their mother in 2008, the girls were charged with juvenile offenses and were in and out of Juvenile Court over the next couple of years. Create a password that only you will remember. The teenage twins were in and out of Juvenile Court for years. / CBS News. They begged and pleaded with the judge not to send them back there, Frazier said. Its hard for me to believe this with these beautiful girls, Harris said shaking her head. Frazier spoke this week to the Citizen about the two girls she knows as loving, thoughtful, intelligent young women, saying she hopes that, in some way, talking about the girls lives will help persuade authorities that they should not be kept behind bars for 30 years. According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, Whitehead had an MRI on his injured shoulder on Monday, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up on Feb. 7. Be Nice. Why not comfort her?". Before she died, Jarmecca, who was known as Nikki, confided in a neighbor. In 2007, when the twins were 13, Whitehead requested custody of them. The police investigation led to their arrest on murder charged in May 2010. Her murder appeared to be a crime of passion. Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying After nearly TWO years in jail with NO trial or end to this nightmare in sight, we are calling for the release of Tasmiyah & Jasmiyah Whitehead! She was an excellent person. 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home The holidays were a quiet time for the friends and family of Jarmecca Yvonne Nikki Whitehead. In January 2010 when Nikki regained custody of her daughters, the girls protested. After nearly TWO years in jail with NO trial or end to this nightmare in sight, we are calling for the release of Tasmiyah & Jasmiyah Whitehead! Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Also, he took the twins aside for serious talks about treating Nikki better. ----------------------------------------------------------. During those years, Frazier said she and her husband, who died in 2009, stayed busy raising the twins. Four days after they moved in, their mother was found dead. Jarmecca Yvonne Nikki Whitehead was a 34-year-old mother of 16-year-old identical twins named Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead and Tasmiyah Janeesha Whitehead. As Frazier recounts the 13 years that she spent raising the twins, its clear that she was the most constant, stable influence in their lives. There was an error processing your request. 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The twins were 16 years old when Conyers Police arrested them for the murder. The whole think fascinates me. Nikki's friends Yucca Harris and Lakia Barthell were split on how much weight to give Jasmiyah's statement. Her identical twin sister, Tasmiyah Whitehead, had entered a guilty plea to the same charges in January and also been sentenced to 30 years, with credit for time served. The twins, Frazier and Nikki all underwent court-ordered counseling. January 26, 2021. Explore Update: Conyers killing of Nikki Whitehead explored on Dateline NBC And the story of the Whitehead girls, mother and daughters . He still lives in the home where she died and said he sometimes feels her spirit around him. She recently attended a family day program at Pulaski State Prison and will do the same at Arrendale soon. Get headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered daily to your email inbox. Sit back and relax. We want them released immediately! So Taskin urged her to keep her bedroom door locked. I cant eat, mom is dead. Season 27 Overview. "This is not where I want to be," Whitehead said. IN BRIEF: Tasmiyah Whitehead, 20, one of the twins charged with stabbing and beating their mother, Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead, to death in 2010, is reportedly set to enter a plea in Rockdale. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead face charges of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault for the Jan. 2010 slaying of 34-year-old Jarmecca Nikki Whitehead. It was like I was suffocating, so I started praying.. She is currently serving her prison sentence at Arrendale State Prison. On the way out the door to serve a generation-long prison sentence, she waved to family members seated with her great-grandmother, Della Frazier. 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About two years ago, they had reportedly assaulted and jumped on Whitehead, after which they were sent to live with their great-grandmother. Several neighbors told CBS affiliate WGCL when the story surfaced that the family was known to have issues. He said he is unsure what to do with it. But police were watching them the entire time and building a case. Its a role that was familiar to Frazier, who said her own mother had a nervous breakdown when she was 12. NewsOne Featured Video Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead twins who brutally murdered their mother in January 2010 have been sentenced to 30 years in prison, 11Alive reports. "The tragedy doesn't end," Irwin said before sentencing Jasmiyah. Taskin intends to be there because she wants to know exactly what happened and why. Please enter valid email address to continue. Yes, she did.". Bishop Sherman L. Young, Sr., pastor of HighPointe Church, where the service will be held at 8 p.m., said he hopes attendees will uplift each other while also examining their lives. #inline-recirc-item--id-d4a07d0a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { (November 7, 2013) The state prosecution has recently asked for separate trials for the twin teens accused of stabbing their mother to death in 2010 at their Conyers home. Nikki began attending HighPointe the summer 2008 after getting a flyer in the mail about its youth camp. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Her identical twin sister, Tasmiyah Whitehead, had entered a guilty plea to the same charges in January and also been sentenced to 30 years, with credit for time served. 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Keep up with local events in Rockdale and Newton Counties. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The girls saw their mothers attempts to control them as hypocritical because of her own lifestyle. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, twin sisters from Conyers, Georgia, were reportedly arrested and convicted in 2014 for the cold-blooded murder of their biological single mother Jarmecca Yvonne "Nikki" Whitehead. Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah have been in jail since they were arrested in May 2010. Born on November 27, 1993, twins Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead and Tasmiyah Janeesha Whitehead lived with their mother, Jarmecca Yvonne "Nikki" Whitehead, in her Conyers home. I see in them what Ive always seen they were always loving and wanted to excel in what they did, Frazier said. At times it was hard to see how bad things were between the three because the girls did not act up much around him, he said. So, without further ado, let's jump right in to find out all about the whereabouts of Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, ahead of the NBC Dateline episode's arrival on NBC this Saturday. Conyers police found their mother, Jarmecca. "They are the ones who found her, who flagged a police officer down to report it and they didn't run.". Tasmiyah is taking computer tech courses, while Jasmiyah is studying in the medical field. But before the girls got actively involved in the camp the court ordered them into Fraziers custody. She said Jasmiyah hit Nikki in her head and Tasmiyah pushed Nikki. Forensic Tales: Whitehead Twins (2021) on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Illicit Deeds is your source for real-life murder cases and riveting mysteries. Low 42F. Ultimately, Sims started her own salon. I woke and couldnt even breathe, she said. The twins were eligible for parole in 2017 but didnt get it. No bond hearing application for Tasmiyah had been filed as of Monday afternoon. She had been beaten with a vase and stabbed repeatedly. Since the girls were 16 . 10 Video Games That Need a Live Action Adaptation, 2023's Most Anticipated Sequels, Prequels, and Spin-offs. POLL: If the Junk Fee Prevention Act passes, where will you save the most money? The News' coverage on the Whitehead murder: Whitehead sister pleads guilty to manslaughter (Jan. 9, 2014), Separate trials for Whitehead twins(Nov. 12, 2013), Whitehead twins on Nancy Grace show(Aug. 29, 2012), Court Roundup: Landscaper murder trial, Whitehead twins(Aug. 17, 2012), Whitehead twins turn 17, now in Rockdale jail(Nov. 30, 2011), Whitehead twins plead not guilty again(Sept. 10, 2011), Whitehead one-year memorial service(Jan. 30, 2011), The Whitehead Murder, One Year Later: Stuck in Limbo(Jan. 8, 2011), The Whitehead Murder, One Year Later: The Long Road to Recovery(Jan. 8, 2011), Whitehead twins indicted for mother's murder(July 15, 2010), Police called to murder victim's home days before killing(May 27, 2010), Daughters arrested in Conyers murder case(May 21, 2010), Conyers murder victim mourned, funeral set for Monday(Jan. 29, 2010), Dead body found in Bridle Ridge Walk subdivision(Jan. 13, 2010). 6 Marquette past St. John's, West Virginia knocks off No. The twins. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. "They were smart intelligent girls. Victim "Afraid" of Girls, Says Neighbor, May 25, 2010 - Twin Teenage Girls Charged with Mother's Murder. With fresh cuts and bites on both their hands and arms, they first told police they got in a fight with each other. Whitehead was found dead in her Conyers, Georgia, house in a pool of blood Jan. 14, brutally beaten and stabbed. racist or sexually-oriented language. But in many ways their lives are left in limbo. Then Id ask her, Why are you talking to these kids like that? He cannot sell it because of the market. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Frazier reportedly testified that she raised Whitehead, her granddaughter, for a number of years, while Whitehead's mother dealt with substance abuse issues, and that Whitehead had also struggled with substance abuse issues as well. However, Rockdale County District Attorney Richard Read filed a motion to sever in October, according to public court records. Police said conflicting statements and evidence pointed to the sisters. Whitehead had reportedly been stabbed numerous times, and there were signs of a struggle, with chairs turned over, the carpet stained with blood, her face broken and her body found in the bathtub. According to information provided at their sentencings earlier this year, the girls became rebellious. They said that they returned home from school only to see their mother lying dead, drenched in blood, in the bathtub. You listen to me, Taskin said. So they went and one week after that, Jan. 13, is when (Nikki) was killed, Frazier said. On their 17th birthday, they were transported to separate county jail facilities, where they currently remain. person will not be tolerated. At the bond hearing, Rockdale County District Attorney Richard Read argued that Jasmiyah would be a flight risk and a continuing danger to the community if she were released on bond. After the sentencing, one family member consoling Lynda Whitehead chided Frazier, saying, "This is your child. My heart bleeds for their mom and for them, she said. The girls protested the decision, but the court ordered them and their mother to live together for a two-week trial period. Low 42F. Share with Us. She did not try to leave the jurisdiction," said Thomas, in an interview after the hearing. Clear skies. Frazier had custody of the twins at one point. She makes no excuses for the twins, but she said she would like people to have a clearer picture of their lives. In January 2014, Tasmiyah pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Frazier also declined immediate comment after consulting other family members. arrangement resulted in a tumultuous relationship that ultimately led to the stabbing death of Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead in January 2010 when the twins were 16 . This petition starter stood up and took action. display: block; The concept of not having to pay excessive fees for expenditures* such as: travel amenities, cable and internet service, credit card and/or concert tickets; is being considered. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Menu. It still hurts. Immediately after the killing, the twins claimed they had found their mother's body and no idea who committed the crime. "I don't know who was the leader and who was the follower," Judge Irwin said, explaining that mystery is part of the reason he would not grant Jasmiyah first-offender status. Thomas cited the 2000 Census that shows a 70,111 county population with 75.7 percent of the residents as white. Tasmiyah is serving her sentence in Pulaski State Prison and Jasmiyah is serving her sentence in Arrendale State Prison. When she saw flowers at Nikkis station, she became ill. Nikkis childhood friend of 20 years Yucca Harris said she is trying to move forward but still missing the past with her friend. "I thank y'all for your mercy and leniency.". The spine-chilling murder case is all set to be re-explored and chronicled in the latest episode of the popular and engaging true-crime series, NBC Dateline. Harris disagreed. Police arrested Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead on May 21 following an investigation that began in January, when the girls' mother was found dead. So she took her guard down. Now Lynda Whitehead, family and friends will soon release balloons, pray and let people publicly share their feelings about Nikki at the upcoming memorial. The spine-chilling real-life murder story involving Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead goes back to January 2010. Jasmiyah admitted to joining her twin sister Tasmiyah in a brutal fight with their mother, Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead, that left her stabbed to death with a kitchen knife. Shes either in denial, slow or a lonely . And from the way things looked, she cooked them breakfast.. Despite all thats been written and televised about the twins case, Frazier said she doesnt believe their story has been fully told. It just wasnt the same without the spirit and stylish flair of the 34-year-old hair stylist, whose bloody body was found on January 13, 2010. Choose wisely! Would you like to write a review? Get the the most recent coronavirus news delivered to your inbox daily. If the act passes, where will you save the most money? Read questioned Frazier abouther felony conviction related toa financial transaction,said a family friend. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather affecting Rockdale and Newton Counties. Jasmiyah Whitehead, one of the 16-year-old twins charged with beating and stabbing their mother Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead to death in January, was denied bond by Judge David Irwin in Rockdale County Superior Court Monday morning. Thomas also called two people to the stand to testify: the twins' great-grandmother, Della Frazier, 76, who had previously had custody of the twins before they were sent back to their mother in January, and Carla Webster, a relative who had taken care of Jasmiyah after the murder. They flagged down a deputy in the neighborhood for help. Its almost like a denial the holidays are happening without her, added Nikkis childhood friend Yucca Harris. Investigators said there was evidence that the girls had tried to clean up the mess before realizing it was too much. Frazier said Nikki and the babies initially came home to live with her. Air Date: April 4, 2021. These girls DID NOT murder their mother and the racial make up of both Rockdale & Newton county juries make it almost impossible for the girls to have a fair trial. Taskin said she raced to the salon to verify it. Shed say to the kids, You dont have to listen to her. 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Your login session has expired. . Error! Later on, almost 4 months after the inhuman murder of Nikki Whitehead, the twins were charged and arrested for committing the murder of their mother. Other than getting the walls painted and some floors redone, he has not changed the home much since that day. "I just want to say I'm sorry for all that has happened and all the pain it has caused to my family and my sister and especially my mom," Whitehead testified before Rockdale County Chief Superior Court Judge David Irwin sentenced her to 30 years in prison. Frazier said they saw six different counselors over the course of that time. Whitehead and the twins clashed. They told the deputy that they had found their mother's body when they returned home from school. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Conyers, GA 30012. Whitehead had reportedly been stabbed numerous. 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